Visit the Light - Charity Island Lighthouse
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NEWS BULLETIN FOR 2012

Charity Island Excursions is now licensed to sell adult beverages on both passenger boats and at the Lighthouse on Charity Island. Our Dinner Cruise to Charity Island now includes Gourmet Cheese and Wine Tasting as part of the Experience.

  • Our 2012 schedule will begin with Birdwatching Cruises to Charity Island beginning the last week of April and Every weekend through Saturday May 26th.
  • Our first Dinner Cruise will be Saturday May 26th
  • Check our schedule often for Departures for both Dinner Cruises and Day trips
  • We now have special rates for Michigan Employers Planning Company Appreciation Cruises (click here for Details)
  • Yes, you may come on your own boat to enjoy Charity island Dining &

    Coming this Season "Charity Island Tiki Bar & Grill" At the lighthouse!

CHARITY ISLAND'S
"1857 ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE DINNING ADVENTURE CRUISE"

Our Signature "1857 Island Lighthouse Dining Adventure Cruise" to Charity Island begin Saturday May 26th and run every Weekend through the second Saturday in October. For the General Public we run every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday and typically have tour groups on weekdays with General Public seats also available on those dates as well. Call for weekday availability.

Dockside officeOur Scheduled Departure Dates and Times are subject to change

So check our schedule often!

Reservations are Strongly recommeded.
Call 989 254-7710

Dinner Cruise Trips will be departing from both East Tawas and Caseville this summer.

Embark on a Journey to the 1880's and experience Great Lakes Maritime History and a unique dining experience at a lighthouse built in 1857.

Complete Trip Description Follows Below:

Boat ride to the Island Island

The Appetizers

Our Signature Cruise begins with a leisurely one hour boat ride
across Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron to Big Charity Island with wine tasting
with "Award Winning" Artisan crafted cheese appetizers
Wine Selections include Delicious fruit wines made from
locally grown fruits.

Beers are also available for purchase
during the trip to Charity Island
including "Local Crafted" Ales & Lagers.

michigan cheese & wine Local Crafted Ales & Lagers

And yes, all are produced within minutes
from the boats departure point.

Arriving at Charity Island Marina

Arriving at Charity Island Marina debarking at the island

A Short Walk through a Beautiful Forest And Arriving at Island Lighthouse

trail to the lighthouse Lightkeepers Home

Island History Stories, followed by an Island Dinner

Island history awaits you

Your Table is waiting

Your Table is waiting

Crusty Artisan French Bread baked In

Island woodburning stove

Fresh bread Island woodburing stove

The Entrees

Served at the Lightkeepers house on Charity Island !
Lake Huron takes first prize with
Delicious Great Lakes Yellow Perch
(Lightly breaded & Deep Fried, mmmmm)

Lake Perch

and for Beef Lovers
Succulent Sauteed Tenderloin Steak Tips

Flaming Woks

The Tenderloin Steak Tips, Fire Seared to Medium Rare
in Flaming Woks within view of the Guests providing
an entertaining show that delights everyone!

Side Dishes:

Sauteed Fresh Michigan Vegetable Medley
With
Michigan Baby Red Potatoes Poached in Fresh Dill Broth

Diners may opt to purchase a glass of one of our
Michigan Wines that have been
crafted and bottled here in Au Gres, Michigan
for Charity island Excursions using
Grapes, Raspberries, Blueberries, Cherries & Pears
all Grown locally.

dinner is served Michigan wine

After Dinner & tours of the Home, visit the gift shop, or relax
in a rocking chair on the porch of the lightkeepers home
and enjoy the quiet Island ambience

porch of the lightkeepers home.catch the sunset half way back to the mainland

The return trip is timed to catch the sunset half way back to the
mainland with Michigan Raspberry, Apple, & Cherry Pie
served with hot, fresh brewed coffee.

Our pies are individually hand made with fruit grown locally,
Flour for the Pies milled in Frankenmuth Mi,
Sugar from Sugar Beets grown in Saginaw Valley

I LOVE Blueberrie pie Hot coffee Cherry pie

All those flavors uniquely blended with an entertaining
Lake Huron Maritime History Presentation!
Almost to much fun !

To Book & for Group Pricing
Call Karen at 989 254 7710

  • Tour Operators note:
    For help with a Michigan Itinerary or to arrange a Preview Visit call Heidi at 989 876 6018 or email:
    or visit us at www.michigansunrisetours.com
    We Can Help You build a Winning Itinerary !


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departure times: 989 254 7710

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